The Wales international revealed that he still watches English football in Spain and said that he sees no reason why he should deviate from his original prediction.

"There’s so much going on in the Premier League. Everyone’s beating everybody and it’s exciting to watch. I said at the start of the season Man City will win the title and I’ll stick with that. I wouldn't say I miss it, but it's different [in Spain]," he told The Sun.

Questions were asked about whether the two could co-exist at the Bernabeu together, but Bale has insisted that he is more than happy to be dovetailing with the Portuguese superstar.

"When I first came here they made a lot about whether we might clash. But we get on very well," he added. "We’re working well for the team, scoring and creating a lot of goals together. I’m enjoying playing with him — he’s the world’s best player, so how can you not enjoy it? From the moment I came to Madrid he’s done nothing but help me and give me good advice."

Real Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.